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Selenium deficiency occurs when an organism lacks the required levels of selenium, a critical nutrient in many species.Deficiency, although relatively rare in healthy well-nourished individuals, [1] can have significant negative results, [2] affecting the health of the heart and the nervous system; contributing to depression, anxiety, and dementia; and interfering with reproduction and gestation.
27 records of plants. Origin Africa. This species' phanerogam has the highest cobalt content. Its distribution could be governed by cobalt rather than copper. [36] [1]: 891 [33] Cu: Helianthus annuus: Sunflower: Phytoextraction with rhizofiltration [1]: 898 [33] Cu: 1000: Larrea tridentata: Creosote Bush: 67 records of plants.
Selenium is, however, an essential mineral element for animal (including human) nutrition and selenium deficiencies are known to occur when food or animal feed is grown on selenium-deficient soils. The use of inorganic selenium fertilizers can increase selenium concentrations in edible crops and animal diets thereby improving animal health. [31]
Low-carb vegetables are especially nutritious, thanks to their high vitamin content. Healthy fats are also common in low-carb foods — and good for the heart, cholesterol and inflammation.
She says their vitamin D content also supports a healthy immune system and their potassium content means mushrooms are good for heart health and blood pressure control.
Dark leafy greens like kale and collards are heart health superstars: Having at least one cup of raw leafy greens a day may help decrease the risk of heart disease, studies suggest, likely due to ...
Kohlrabi (German: [koːlˈʁaːbi] ⓘ; pronounced / k oʊ l ˈ r ɑː b i / in English; scientific name Brassica oleracea Gongylodes Group), also called German turnip or turnip cabbage, is a biennial vegetable, a low, stout cultivar of wild cabbage.
Here are 23 low-carb vegetables to try. (Note: The total carbs for a serving of each vegetable is the net carbs , which is total carbs minus fiber). Asparagus (2.4 net carbs per cup)